Jonathan Simmons - Arenas Rule
Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 8:16 pm
by sportscrazy
How does the Gilbert Arenas Rule work under the new CBA? Could the Spurs make trades that put them under the cap to sign free agents and if they keep Simmons' cap hold then match any contract he is offered after the salary cap is met or exceeded?
Re: Jonathan Simmons - Arenas Rule
Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 10:14 pm
by DBoys
"Could the Spurs make trades that put them under the cap to sign free agents and if they keep Simmons' cap hold then match any contract he is offered after the salary cap is met or exceeded?"
Yes, except if he signs an offer sheet, the clock to match (or not) starts then, not later at their leisure. So if they are still below the cap and match his offer, their cap hit on him instantly changes from the hold amount to the salary amount.